The other day a friend of a friend asked me what I’d been up to lately, to which I excitedly responded, “I’ve been writing articles for a Walt Disney World fansite called Doctor Disney!” Obviously, I can’t expect everyone to be as excited about Disney as I am, but most who know me associate me […]
10 Reasons Why Disney Fans Should Be More Excited About Avatar Land
June 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
Within the Disney community, the buzz on the unnamed Avatar Land, also known in the film as Pandora, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK) is lackluster at best. Perhaps just reading this article’s title had you groaning and shifting uncomfortably in your seat. Perhaps you had to guiltily hide that framed photo of Uncle Walt in […]
Get Ready for a BIG Summer of Disney Home Entertainment!
June 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disney has already made a huge splash at the box office this year with “Muppets Most Wanted“, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Maleficent.”The summer of Disney home entertainment content is just as exciting! As part of a regular contribution to the Doctor Disney site I will be posting sneak peaks as to what Disney will […]
Disney Did You Know: The Voices Behind the Droids of Star Tours
May 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue is a popular attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, especially during early summer with Star Wars Weekends. As Guests enter the spaceport terminal, they encounter various droids performing jobs along the cargo bay and boarding areas. Often times, many will sit back and think, “Where have I heard that voice before?” […]
4 Reasons You Need to Visit Hilton Head Island
May 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
“Wait,” you might be thinking. “Isn’t this a Disney site? Why would we want to go somewhere else?” Just hang in for a moment – you’ll see. Sometimes, Disney just doesn’t work out, and you need to find another option. The winter of 2014 was one of the worst in recent memory for those of […]
More Pavement and Less Beauty: Why Does Disney Get Rid of Things We Love?
May 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
If you are reading this article, chances are you are a Disney theme park fan and have probably visited the parks countless times. You probably know how to maneuver your way around a dining plan, and can give great advice on the best time of year to visit, as well as how best to utilize […]
15 Things Disney Cast Members Probably Shouldn’t Do
May 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Although Cast Members are usually portrayed as magical, flawless, and always smiling, there are the occasional few that push the envelope. Here are some un-magical activities that will get a Cast Member in more trouble than Br’er Fox in the Briar Patch (that is, if they get caught): Using the Main Gate Pass or Employee […]
Rock n’ Roller Coaster’s Famous Pre-Show Roadie: “Chris”
April 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Guests enter G-Force Records’ recording studio at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they come face-to-face with Aerosmith. The band seems to be in a hurry to hit the road and make it to the concert, but Joe Perry, lead guitarist for the band, needs his signature instrument. He leans into the microphone, and asks, “Chris, can […]
10 Things Disney Attractions Cast Members Don’t Want You To Know
April 22, 2014 by 27 Comments
Operating the attractions may seem like a glorious role at Disney that perhaps you wish you could do! Although everyone always dreams of cracking corny jokes as a Jungle Cruise skipper, there are other procedures and attitudes that Attractions Cast Members must routinely follow in order for Guests to have an efficient and safe experience: […]
Calling all Egg Hunters: Doctor Disney needs you for a Pixar Easter Egg Hunt
April 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Pixar Easter Egg hunt! What better way to spend Easter weekend than discussing and debating the best the myths of the Pixar Easter Eggs! For those that may not be familiar an Easter Egg in movies is a reference made by one movie to another movie or character, Disney and Pixar are famous for […]